Stepparent Assets 400-19-55-05-20

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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A stepparent's assets, whether owned exclusively by the stepparent or jointly with the natural parent, are considered available in their entirety to the spouse and the stepparent. When the TANF household with a stepparent includes the natural parent, the equity value of those assets must fall within program asset limitations or the entire household is ineligible. If the natural parent is not in the household but the children remain in the household with the step-parent, the assets are not considered available to the children, unless the stepparent is also in receipt of TANF.